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"Estimate was in line with other bids. FW representative did a better job of explaining what would be done than other bidders.
I asked for an old two step rectangular" ...More stoop to be replaced with a half circle design. I was very pleased with the result.
Overall I am satisfied with finished product, with some issues as follows:
- A fair amount of concrete splatter on house & garage vinyl siding and vinyl fence. Cement was installed up to the house and garage as requested. Fence was roughly 10 inches from driveway cement. Most significant splatter was on fence. No mention of this was made by FW during or after installation. I was hopeful that once the cold set in I could chip the splatter off but so far no luck.
- FW was lacking in timely communication. After accepting their offer I had to delay scheduling the installation due to other yard work that had to precede it. I also needed to schedule a disconnect of the air conditioning to coincide with the beginning of the project. Once the yard work was complete I had difficulty getting a scheduling response from FW. I had no specific time frame I wanted the work done. I only needed a start date so I could schedule the air conditioner disconnect. I placed several calls and emails to FW but did not get a response until the very last email. I then received a call indicating they would start in 10 days. I believe that was on a Thursday evening. The next morning I received a call stating they would be there on Monday!
- There were a few minor dips in the finished driveway cement. Nothing serious but surprising none the less. Perhaps this is normal. I have no other experience with concrete instalations. Unfortunately for me one of these was about a 2 foot square area right in the walking pattern to the back door. I always need to remember to brush off standing water or salt the area in the winter.
- This job required multiple days. They parked a large trailer on my front lawn without asking or mentioning it. (Other contractors I have had left their equipment in the street overnight.) This resulted in some lawn damage but nothing significant.

-William S.

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"All I can say is "WOW". From the beginning they were prompt in coming to give a quote on the job and able to quote a good time frame to fit the job into" ...More their schedule. They arrived as promised on the day of the job and completed in the two days promised. They cleaned up and it was like there were never there except I had a beautiful new driveway.
They were such a pleasure to work with both before and after the project, even when I needed a job that was smaller than they normally accept. They worked with me to find a way to get it done and they did.
I highly recommend Polished for any concrete services. They are excellent at what they do.

Angie's Answers

If the state requires a contractor's license, then he needs to have a license in each state he intends to work in - plus state/local business licenses as applicable.

This does not mean there are not a lot of contractors who cross state lines without proper licensing - the penalties in may cases are not real severe and are just a fine, not criminal, so many take the chance.

As you say - argh - many contractors are not really businessmen and have zero legal education, so many people get burned.

To overlay,with proper adhesion so it does not peel off, you first need to prepare the surface - typically heavy watercutting or sandblasting for concrete over concrete, or high-pressure presure washing and an asphalt (NOT water based cutback) adhesion coat before asphalt overlay.

Because of the prep cost, a concrete overlay commonly costs more than just tearingit out and replacing it, and if you are replacing it due to cracking and breaking up those cracks will almost always propogate or "reflect" through the new layer too with concrete. Ditto with asphalt overlay, though using a crack-stopper fabric can reduce (but usually not eliminate) that.

If just repairing ice melt/freeze thaw deterioration, a cementatious epoxy overlay can be used, though its life is less (normally) than new concrete. Usually used for limited areas like garage area pad, not entire driveways.

Asphalt overlays over somewhat deteriorated concrete can work well,but if not prepared and high-pressure (about 5000 psi or higher) cleaned to remove ALL deteriorated material, they can peel off because they stuck to deteriorated loose material rather than sound concrete. Again, can cost as much for a 1-1/2 to 2 inch overlay as for a 3-4 inch full replacement by the time you are done, because the prep work is labor intensive.

Even if this is just a surficial deterioration issue, I would talk to several contractors (site visit) about alternatives and let them bid both an overlay and a replacement (or whichever options they are inclined to bid on), then after getting opinions from all three and bids for all options, make your decision. I am pretty confident that total replacement will be both the most recommended and the cheapest, at probably about $2-4/SF for asphalt or 4-6/SF for concrete - commonly nearer the lower than higher range for most jobs and locales. If the overlay and replacement cost is pretty close,I would go with the replacement because overlays over concrete are always somewhat iffy as to how long they will last, especially concrete overlays.

For cost comparison, except in extreme freeze-thaw country, you can figure a concrete drive will last about twice as long as an asphalt one.

Concrete Driveway Installation And Repair reviews in Milwaukee

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I called to set up an appointment, and I got a prompt return call. We were able to make an appointment quickly.

came out and discussed the project. He even returned a second time with the landscaper to discuss the possibilities. He took his time explaining what could be done, and was able to tell me that because of the new stoop ...More being level (our old one was horribly slanted) that there would have to be some repairs in the paint on the walls, since new areas would be exposed. Basically, he did a good job setting my expectations.
When we agreed upon the project to be done,

came out to do the final measurements. With the change in project managers, some things changed such as the number of steps needed to come down from the stoop, and the need for a more immediate replacement of the driveway. (We originally were not budgeted to include that project.)

kept in contact with me, and let me know each step of the way what was going on, and the timeline. At the beginning of the project, he also sent out a FAQ sheet that was very helpful. I felt they did a nice job communicating and setting up expectations. After they were done, there was a slight problem with our front door opening. They came out right away and fixed it. They even went a step further to get better screws for the hinge when they noticed that they were not the appropriate lengths.
Due to their great work and communication, I would definitely recommend them, and I would use them again.”

- Shannon P.

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This work was done for my aging parents, and during the time

was working on the project, my father was hospitalized, and passed away.

was very compassionate, and extremely accomodating in a time that was very difficult. All work was done wonderfully. His price was fair, and he went above and beyond in ...More all that was promised, and we would have no problem recommending him.”

- Karin A.

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We have a long narrow driveway on a narrow city lot. The driveway was in bad condition.

provided a quote along with a quote I received from another contractor who I have used previously.
Our overall experience with

and his crew was excellent. He was realistic about the chances of getting the ...More work done this season (fortunately, the weather cooperated). He arrived when promised and his crew worked quickly and efficiently. A retired neighbor who watched the construction commented to me how well it went.

was there supervising the work being performed to ensure it met the contract's requirements. Great attention to detail. Recognizing the potential for water seepage in the basement, he had the driveway graded away from the house. He also made sure that a side of the driveway abutting a brick sidewalk was shored up to keep the brick from separating.
The final product looks great!

answered all of my questions regarding the construction and maintenance of the driveway, which I'm confident will provide decades of use.

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- Brooke B.

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We had excavation done to level the area to be poured, gravel was put down, slab was poured same day. It was tough to get behind the house with heavy equipment but

had the right tools for the job and it really was a great experience. ”

- Adam W.

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The weather cooperated with my whole project - they notified me of the progress and the weather report all along the way. I've had several comments from family that it has really increased the value of my house and has made an improvement on the area where I live. Excellent job- would and have made recommendations for

Good job - fast efficient and high quality.
They excavated all the old concrete and removed it in about a day and a half.
About two days later the cement showed up - was poured and finished. They sealed the cement after a day or two and

did a great job of finishing the work. It has been two years and the cement still looks like new.”

- Frank D.

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, does nice work, I am a repeat customer. He cleaned up the debris and hauled it away. This was a big project, had to rescue lots of plants.”

- Sara R.

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Based on all the glowing reviews for this company I was pretty confident they'd do a good job. And they certainly didn't disappoint. They do a great job explaining their product and the process, and they keep in touch along the way. Whole process went really smoothly. I wasn't home while they were working, but the neighbors were impressed ...More by the crew. I've gotten alot of compliments on their work. Very happy with the results.”